Capacity: 80-300 guests
Couples seeking a chic industrial vibe for their wedding need look no further than the Wool Mill in Brunswick. A beautifully restored 1930s warehouse, The Wool Mill features high ceilings with black timber beams, multiple spaces across two floors, and a moody speakeasy bar. Accessible via a private red-brick laneway, you have exclusive use of the entire venue for your wedding day. The award-winning Nudo is responsible for VIP events management and catering services.
Learn more about The Terrace Royal Botanic Gardens
Capacity: 20-300 guests
Tucked away within Melbourne’s world-famous Royal Botanic Gardens is The Terrace, a “blank canvas” venue that awaits your personal touches. For couples who have a specific aesthetic in mind for their garden wedding, this venue allows you to bring in your own decor and furnishings to ensure the room reflect your theme and preferences. An executive chef plans exquisite menus with Mediterranean, Asian, and Indian influences in a cocktail or plated serving.
Capacity: 230 guests
Vue de Monde achieves a wow-factor without even trying – located on level 55 of the Rialto in Melbourne’s CBD, you have the choice of individual room hire or exclusive use of the entire venue. An award-winning restaurant that specialises in European/Australian fare, Vue de Monde boasts moody interiors, dramatic city views, and 5-star service. Your guests won’t have to ask twice for the address when you book your wedding at Vue de monde!
Discover more about Jardin Tan
Capacity: 20-250 guests
A hidden oasis within the iconic Royal Botanic Gardens, Jardin Tan is one of Melbourne’s best-kept secrets. An inner-city venue that boasts lush garden ceremonies and a contemporary restaurant reception space, you’ll experience 5-star service from the elite events and catering team. Experience season sharing-style menus that celebrate southeast Asian flavours, many ingredients pulled from the venue’s own kitchen garden.
Capacity: 20-250 guests
From its breathtaking location on Melbourne’s South Wharf Promenade, Cargo Hall offers stunning views over the Yarra and to the CBD beyond. A warehouse space that incorporates luxury furnishings and service, and high-end AV and tech equipment, Cargo Hall features a glass-fronted atrium, soaring ceilings, and award-winning catering. Operating beneath the Showtime Event Group banner means Cargo Hall operates efficiently and expertly to create memorable weddings.
Capacity: 20-370 guests
Burwood East’s Vogue Ballroom presents a modern event space with high ceilings, large crystal chandeliers, a mezzanine balcony, and a timeless black-and-white styling that easily complements any wedding colour story. This adored Art Deco boutique ballroom wedding venue consistently receives rave reviews from couples who love the stylish space and tailored wedding packages.
“Vogue Ballroom is the ultimate wedding venue. The room is beautiful and the way it is laid out, means that there is not a bad seat in the building for your guests. The food and wait staff are incredible! Vogue Ballroom offers so much value for money, and they were a pleasure to deal with from our very first interaction.” – Kenneth W
Read reviews of St Andrews Conservatory
Capacity: 160 guests
St Andrews Conservatory – the jewel of Melbourne’s iconic Pumphouse Hotel – could just be the wedding venue of your dreams. Along with its abundance of natural light through its distinctive glass roof, St Andrews Conservatory is known for its delicate bamboo lanterns that illuminate the venue and create a highly romantic ambience. This venue can cater for 60 to 120 seated wedding guests. Read their reviews and find out why St Andrews Conservatory is one of the most popular small wedding venues in Melbourne!
Capacity: 70-120 guests
Set within the evergreen forest of the Dandenong Ranges, Lyrebird Falls Receptions promises to bring your wedding vision to life. Known for creating unique, intimate, and beautiful weddings, this venue features a beautiful chapel, a gazebo, and a stunning newly refurbished dining room. And, catering for 70 to 120 guests, Lyrebird Falls is perfect for those planning an intimate wedding. Check out their storefront and contact their passionate and friendly wedding coordinators today.
See reviews of Inglewood Estate
Capacity: 30-120 guests
Situated in the secluded valley of Kangaroo Ground, Inglewood Estate is the perfect choice for those seeking a private wedding away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Inglewood Estate offers their hand-built stone Chapel featuring antique harmonium and pews, stained glass windows, and wrought-iron candelabras for wedding ceremonies, and a stunning reception centre featuring breathtaking reviews for the celebration into the night. Inglewood Estate reaches capacity at 120 guests, so this venue is ideal for intimate weddings. Click here to view their storefront.
Capacity: 30-120 guests
Catering for smaller weddings of 30 to 120 guests, Avalon Castle is the perfect place to host your special day with just your nearest and dearest. This charming and rustic venue features a gazebo perfect for a garden wedding, a chapel with stained glass windows, and a dining room that overlooks the gardens. And, with plenty of photography opportunities and accommodation on-site, there’s no need to jump between venues on your big day. Check out Avalon Castle today.
Capacity: 30-200 guests
Located in East Malvern, five-star venue The Gables is a favourite among those planning a smaller wedding. Built in 1902 and retaining many of its original architectural features, this stunning venue is renowned for being one of Melbourne’s finest venues for weddings of up to 120 seated guests. The Gables is nestled in a beautiful grandeur Victorian Estate and overlooks magnificent gardens – the perfect location for weddings of all themes. This highly sought-after venue hosts one wedding at a time and allows couples exclusive use of the house, garden and off street parking so you can truly enjoy your celebration of love. To find out if The Gables is the perfect venue to host your intimate wedding, we recommend taking a look at their Easy Weddings storefront here.
Capacity: 120 seated guests
Located on the iconic Brighton Beach and overlooking Melbourne’s only remaining sea baths, The Baths Middle Brighton is the perfect location to host your relaxed and intimate coastal wedding celebration. Specialising in tailored functions with world-class dining, this venue can be booked for exclusive use for up to 120 seated guests. The venue boasts two private balconies, one of which is the perfect outdoor ceremony space with an ocean backdrop. Click here to find out more about The Baths Middle Brighton.
See reviews of Yarra Valley Estate
Capacity: 100 seated guests
Yarra Valley Estate offers couples the unique opportunity to exchange vows in their picturesque Open Air Chapel. Perfect for those who enjoy the outdoors, this venue set among beautiful gardens and with views over the Yarra Valley accommodates up to 100 seated wedding guests in the main dining room. Read their reviews and find out why so many couples adore Yarra Valley Estate.
Explore Three Blue Ducks Melbourne
Capacity: 200 seated guests
A little bit industrial and a lotta bit unique, Three Blue Ducks Melbourne at URBNSURF combines an intimate setting with a rollicking good time overlooking the clear blue waters of this destination surfing lagoon. The award-winning restaurant team behind this venue will help you craft your ideal menu and reception for up to 200 seated guests.
Capacity: 32-250 guests
The six-story power station that houses Higher Ground is steeped in history and split into a multi-use venue that makes it easy to host a small or mid-size wedding. Settle into The Loft section for a wedding of 32 seated or 40 standing guests, or hire out the entire venue for up to 250 guests cocktail-style.
Read reviews of Poodle in Fitzroy
Capacity: 200 guests
Options abound at this gorgeous Fitzroy event space, where you can easily use just the upstairs area for an intimate gathering of about 50 guests or hire the entire venue to accommodate up to 200 guests for a cocktail-style wedding. The food here is fab, as is the classic Melbourne decor. The venue includes a private dining space, courtyard, and upstairs space.
If you have a smaller guest list, we recommend choosing a venue that accommodates intimate weddings rather than booking a large function space and allowing it to swamp your event. For those located in Melbourne, these 16 small wedding venues are your best bet.
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